Falling feed-ins and new export tariff frustrate solar customers

Falling feed-ins and new export tariff frustrate solar customers

SA Power Networks has begun collecting an "export tariff" from energy retailers at the same time as many solar customers saw a reduction in their feed-in tariffs. But it remains to be seen how, or if, the new export charge will be passed on to consumers.

Network company that first called for "sun tax" introduces household solar export tariffs - One Step Off The Grid

The South Australia network company that first called for the introduction of rooftop solar export tariffs has this month started charging the so-called “sun tax” to retailers on its grid, marking the second state to introduce the measure. South Australia Power Networks (SAPN) says it will now charge energy retailers a “small cost” for solar exports from households and businesses, which energy retailers may then pass on to customers. The export …